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Kyodo News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Breaks Records with 9.1 Million Viewers and 12.87 Billion Yen Box Office in Just 10 Days! Surpasses "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" Movie
The newest film in the "Demon Slayer" anime series, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle," based on Koyoharu Gotouge's original work (published by Shueisha's Jump Comics) and animated by ufotable, premiered in theaters in Japan on Friday, July 18, 2025. We are excited to announce that in just 10 days since its release, the movie has achieved an impressive feat, drawing 9.1 million viewers and grossing 12.87 billion yen at the box office! With Thanks: Box Office Report for the First 10 Days of Release "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" has achieved remarkable box office success, attracting 9,104,483 viewers and generating 12,872,176,700 yen in its first 10 days of release (July 18th to July 27th). We extend our sincere thanks to all moviegoers and cinema staff for their invaluable support. Building on its record-breaking opening, the film shattered the previous record for the fastest Japanese film to reach 10 billion yen. "Infinity Castle" achieved this milestone in just 8 days, with 7,505,702 viewers contributing 10,518,057,100 yen in revenue. This surpasses "Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train," which reached the same figure in 10 days in October 2020, setting a new historical record for Japanese cinema. (Source: Kogyo Tsushinsha) Box Office Results ■ Total for the 10-day period from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 27 Total Attendance: 9,104,483 Total Box Office Revenue: ¥12,872,176,700 (approximately $91.9 million) "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Trailer (Aimer's "A World Where the Sun Never Rises" version) "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Trailer (LiSA's "Shine in the Cruel Night" version) About "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Synopsis Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps' highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village. As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons' stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the Demons ignites. Cast Tanjiro Kamado: Natsuki Hanae Nezuko Kamado: Akari Kito Zenitsu Agatsuma: Hiro Shimono Inosuke Hashibira: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Kanao Tsuyuri: Reina Ueda Genya Shinazugawa: Nobuhiko Okamoto Giyu Tomioka: Takahiro Sakurai Tengen Uzui: Katsuyuki Konishi Muichiro Tokito: Kengo Kawanishi Shinobu Kocho: Saori Hayami Mitsuri Kanroji: Kana Hanazawa Obanai Iguro: Kenichi Suzumura Sanemi Shinazugawa: Tomokazu Seki Gyomei Himejima: Tomokazu Sugita Akaza (Upper Rank Three): Akira Ishida ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable *Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Contest: Win Tickets To Watch 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle'
'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' is one of the most popular anime series in recent years. The series has captivated audiences worldwide with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters, and comical scenes. The three-part cinematic movie represents the final arc and culmination of the hugely popular, award-winning anime shonen series. 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle', the first film in the epic trilogy, will come exclusively to Malaysian cinemas on 14th August, but as usual, we have a way for you to watch it a day early. Film Synopsis: Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organisation dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps, after his younger sister, Nezuko, was turned into a demon. While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps' highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village. As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appeared at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination where Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons' stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites. We're excited to announce that we'll be giving away 10 pairs of movie tickets to watch 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle', courtesy of our friends at Sony Pictures Malaysia. Details of the screening and the giveaway are as per below: Date: 13th August 2025 (Wednesday) 13th August 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 8:45pm 8:45pm Venue: TGV 1UTAMA Terms and conditions: Like Hype Malaysia's Facebook, follow us on Instagram @hypemy and Twitter @HypeMY. Share the post on your Facebook. Increase your chances by getting your friends to like and share your social media posts. Tag your friends and help spread the word. Private Message us the link to your contest post on Facebook after you're done. Include your Twitter and Instagram account links so that we can verify. Ensure that your post privacy is set to public otherwise, we won't be able to see it! There will be no winners announcement post as winners will be contacted privately via Facebook by 11th August 2025. This contest is only open to those living in the Klang Valley. HERE is a step-by-step guide to help you from getting disqualified.
SoraNews24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba comes to Dodger Stadium for fan night, first pitch, and drone show
Crossover caps to be given away in latest team-up between Los Angeles baseball club and hit anime. Earlier this month, Luffy and the rest of the One Piece Straw Hat Pirates sailed across the ocean for a special fan night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Major League Baseball team's summer of anime fun isn't over yet, though, as they're getting ready for a special crossover with another of the biggest names in the anime/manga world, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba. 【 #ドジャース 】宿敵との対決『無限城編 第一章 猗窩座再来』が現在上映されている『鬼滅の刃』とのコラボとして、ドジャースは8月15日（日本時間16日）の試合で鬼滅公式限定キャップを来場者に配布します🤩 📷: @Dodgers — MLB Japan (@MLBJapan) July 29, 2025 The event will take place before, during, and after the Dodgers game on August 15 against the San Diego Padres, whose rivalry with the Los Angeles team has been growing more intense in recent years as they've clashed in competition for their division championship and gone head-to-head in the playoffs. In addition to pre-game Demon Slayer festivities, there will also be a Demon Slayer -themed ceremonial first pitch, in-game promotions, and a post-game drone show hyping Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba–The Movie: Infinity Castle, the latest theatrical feature in the anime franchise which started showing in Japanese theaters earlier this month and will make its North American debut in September. The official Japanese-language MLB Twitter account also says that limited-edition caps featuring the Dodgers' LA logo and Demon Slayer protagonist Tanjiro, plus the distinctive checkerboard pattern of his coat across the hat's brim, will be given out to fans at the stadium, though with no details currently available as to quantities and conditions. It wasn't all that long ago that conventional wisdom would have said there wasn't sufficient enough crossover between the anime fan and pro sports fan demographics to do an event like this. With anime continuing to grow more and more popular around the world, though, the Dodgers' chief marketing officer Lon Rosen recognizes that 'Without a doubt, there is an intersection between the two fan bases, and we look forward to celebrating that mutual fandom with what is sure to be an exciting night at Dodger Stadium.' It's worth noting that Los Angeles sports teams have had very good results in games with anime tie-ins. Not only did the Dodgers win their One Piece game at the start of the month (with pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaching the 3,000-strikeout milestone on the night), anime promotions also coincided with wins for the city's Rams and Lakers professional football and basketball teams, and the Dodgers performed well in their games that featured a visit from Pikachu and the Sailor Moon theme song too. Source: MLB, Twitter/@MLBJapan via Anime News Network/Ken Iikura-Gross Top image: Twitter/@MLBJapan ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Japan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
‘Demon Slayer' movie slashes its own box office records
A "Demon Slayer" movie has slayed the box office again. 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,' the latest chapter in the ongoing anime adaptation of the hit manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, opened July 18 and, by the end of the holiday weekend, had set multiple Japanese box office records: best opening day (¥1.64 billion), best single day (just over ¥2 billion) and best three-day opening (¥5.52 billion). According to Toho, which distributed the film alongside Aniplex, "Infinity Castle" brought in a total of ¥7.31 billion from 5.16 million admissions over its first four days, including Monday's Marine Day national holiday. For comparison, the year's highest-grossing film, "Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback" has made a total of ¥14.47 billion since April 18, and the year's top live-action film, surprise hit "Kokuho," has earned a total ¥6.8 billion after six weeks in theaters. If you're feeling deja vu, it might be because the last film to set records like this was another "Demon Slayer" flick . Back in October 2020, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train" set the same box office records its successor just broke and went on to become Japan's highest-grossing film of all time with ¥40.43 billion. The smash success of that film was attributed at least partially to the circumstances of its release. The COVID-19 pandemic which started that spring led to theater closings and delayed releases, so moviegoers — primed by watching the 2019 "Demon Slayer" series on streaming while cooped up at home — were ready to flood into theaters for "Mugen Train," released just as pandemic restrictions were eased in Japan in the fall. The massive opening weekend of "Infinity Castle," however, shows that "Mugen Train" was no fluke. Even five years after Gotoge's manga came to a close, the story of the Demon Slayer Corps and its battle against the forces of darkness still has its grip on Japan. I contributed my own tiny slice of the film's record box office winnings on July 19, braving the crowds for an afternoon screening at a Shinjuku multiplex. Waiting in line for concessions for a solid 20 minutes, I had time to gawk at the digital signs indicating 40 "Infinity Castle" screenings on a single day, most of which were sold out or close to it (nationwide, the film opened on a total of 443 screens). 'Infinity Castle' is the first in a planned trilogy set to wrap the anime adaptation of the manga. It follows protagonist Tanjiro (voiced by Natsuki Hanae) and his fellow demon slayers as they fight the most powerful demon disciples of big bad Muzan Kibutsuji (Toshihiko Seki) in his titular Infinity Castle. The biggest highlight is the battle between Tanjiro and the demon Akaza, who killed Tanjiro's mentor Rengoku in "Mugen Train." If you've seen any of the "Demon Slayer" anime, all animated at studio Ufotable and directed by Haruo Sotozaki, there are no surprises here. Like what's come before, it's a uniformly well-animated, almost painfully faithful adaptation of the manga, with Tanjiro and pals dutifully narrating everything that happens on screen whether the audience needs it or not. The key difference between this film and "Mugen Train" is its 155-minute runtime — infinity indeed. After nearly three hours of demon slaying with no real beginning or end (remember, there are two more films on the way), I felt exhausted and suspect the story will fare better when it's inevitably cut into bite-size chunks for broadcast, the same way "Mugen Train" was a year after its cinema release. But critical analysis of "Infinity Castle" seems almost pointless. Repeat viewings aside, 5.16 million admissions means about 4% of the population of Japan has already seen the film, making "Demon Slayer" less film than phenomenon, a rare point of cultural unity in an era of fractured pop culture consumption. And, quality aside, it will be a real lifeline for cinemas: In 2024, admissions in Japan fell 7.1% compared to 2023 and are still below prepandemic levels. "Infinity Castle" will begin its trek around the world next month with releases in several countries around Asia before hitting North America and Europe in September. Though it's not quite day-and-date parity, the two-month gap between the Japanese and Western releases (for comparison, "Mugen Train" took six months) signals the growing demand for anime outside Japan as well as tighter market integration: In 2021, Sony bought Crunchyroll, which is distributing the film worldwide. As 'Infinity Castle' slashes its way around the world, we'll see whether international audiences are still as enthusiastic about "Demon Slayer" as those in Japan. 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' is showing in cinemas around Japan starting from July 18. For more information, visit (Japanese only), or for international releases visit
Time Out
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Hong Kong's anime convention returns bigger and better this year
Anime and manga fans, our time has come! The 26th Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong (ACGHK) returns this year with anime voice actors, singers, Japanese brands, cosplayers galore, and more to check out. A major part of the event every year is the exhibitors and booths with anime and cartoon merchandise, with plenty of art, clothing, accessories, and creations by toy designers from 12 global regions to look through. Keep an eye out for limited-edition wares, such as the global debut of the Sailor Uniform Rilakkuma series, and just 300 sets of Golden Warrior models limited to this venue only. The number of doujin booths will be significantly increased for this year's ACGHK, with over 550 stalls including 80 international offerings from Japan, South Korea, Europe, the Americas, and more – this is a great opportunity to check out self-published manga, art, and works by global creative minds. As part of Ani-Com, the Comics Masters Gathering will also bring together six European comic big names, six Chinese comic artists, and two Hong Kong artists in a showcase of their different styles and skillsets. Of course, no anime convention is complete without half the venue filled with fantastical cosplayers, and this year is no exception. With Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle just releasing in Japan and already smashing box office records, we're betting there'll be a lot of Tanjiro and Nezuko costumes. Either way, the best cosplayers will be judged at the Anime Cosplay Competition 2025, which also serves as the regional qualifier for the World Cosplay Summit 2026 in Japan, so let's see which winning duo is representing Hong Kong at next year's finals. Don't leave without seeing live performances by popular anime idols, including singer and voice actor Yui Makinoa, and even a meet-and-greet session with popular Japanese virtual idol group Fuwamoco Vtubers. Get ready to geek out for five consecutive days, from July 25 to 29, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
